2023 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Computer Science Associate Degree School for You
Computer Science is the #12 most popular major in the country with 59,565 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Check out the compsci associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Plains States Region Schools for an Associate in Computer Science
Our analysis found Grantham University to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the small city of Lenexa, Grantham University is a private for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
After completing their Associate Degree, compsci graduates from Grantham University carry an average student debtload of $21,717.
Out of the 7 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lake Area Technical Institute landed the # 2 spot on the list. LATI is a small public school located in the town of Watertown.
CompSci majors at LATI take out an average of $21,814 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Out of the 7 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Normandale Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Bloomington, Normandale Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at Normandale Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,242.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Hennepin Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, North Hennepin Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at North Hennepin Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $26,268.
The excellent associate degree programs at Anoka-Ramsey Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in the Plains States Region . Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Coon Rapids.
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Saint Paul College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Butler Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the distant town of El Dorado, Butler CC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Best Computer Science Colleges by State
Explore the best computer science schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 1,360 |
| Minnesota | 1,411 |
| Kansas | 229 |
| Iowa | 755 |
| Nebraska | 122 |
| North Dakota | 113 |
| South Dakota | 38 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to CompSci
Computer Science is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
| Information Technology | 40,555 |
| Information Science | 18,325 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 14,700 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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